HARTFORD, CT – Elbert Lloren’s reign of terror on Connecticut roadways ended today with a 60-month federal prison sentence. U.S. District Judge Vanessa L. Bryant handed down the punishment to Lloren, 24, of New Haven, for a string of brazen carjackings and armed robberies that plagued the state in early January 2016. The sentence also includes five years of supervised release following incarceration.
The crime spree kicked off on January 1, 2016, when Lloren, alongside accomplice Kyle Valentine, targeted two out-of-state travelers in Meriden. The victims, driving a rented 2015 Volkswagen Passat, stopped to ask Valentine for directions near Hobart Street and Myrtle Street. Valentine lured them into a trap, instructing them to follow his vehicle. Once stopped, Lloren brandished a handgun, opening the passenger door and demanding, “I want everything.” The victims complied, handing over wallets and cell phones as Lloren and Valentine made off with the Passat.
But the Passat wasn’t the only vehicle stolen. Lloren didn’t stop at one carjacking. Over the next five days, he escalated his crimes, robbing a gas station in East Haven and another in New Haven on January 3rd. He then attempted to rob a convenience store in Milford on January 4th before escalating again on January 5th, violently stealing a 2006 Chevy Cobalt and a wallet from a victim in New Haven, again using a firearm and threats of violence. This final carjacking led to his swift arrest by the New Haven Police Department.
Lloren has remained detained since his arrest, and on December 15, 2016, he entered a guilty plea to one count of taking a motor vehicle from a person by force and violence. His accomplice, Kyle Valentine, also pleaded guilty to the same charge on August 11, 2016, and currently awaits sentencing while also remaining in custody. The investigation, a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the police departments of East Haven, Meriden, Milford, and New Haven, clearly demonstrated a pattern of calculated violence.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas P. Morabito prosecuted the case, bringing Lloren to justice for his actions. While 60 months may seem a long time, it barely scratches the surface of the fear and trauma inflicted on his victims. This case serves as a stark reminder that violent crime will not be tolerated in Connecticut, and those who prey on others will face the full weight of the law.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow Valentine’s sentencing and provide updates on this case as they become available. We remain committed to exposing the dark underbelly of federal crime and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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